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disloyalty
/dɪsˈlɔɪəlti/
lack of loyalty
His disloyalty to the team cost him his job.
His lack of loyalty to the team led to his dismissal.
formal
The state or quality of being disloyal; lack of faithfulness or allegiance to someone or something.
The spy's disloyalty to his country was discovered.
The spy's lack of loyalty to his country was uncovered.
Her disloyalty to her friends was evident when she spread rumors about them.
Her lack of loyalty to her friends was clear when she spread rumors about them.
Disloyalty often implies a breach of trust or betrayal, especially in relationships, friendships, or professional settings.
Collocations
act of disloyaltyan instance of being disloyalshow disloyaltyto demonstrate a lack of loyalty
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Pro Tip
Connotation
Disloyalty is a strong word that implies a serious breach of trust. Use it carefully to avoid sounding overly accusatory.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Disloyalty is most commonly used in contexts where loyalty is expected, such as in relationships, friendships, or professional settings.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'disloyaute,' from Old French 'desloialte,' from 'desloial' (disloyal) + '-te' (suffix forming abstract nouns).
Usage Notes
Disloyalty is often used in contexts where trust or allegiance is expected, such as in relationships, friendships, or professional commitments. It can carry strong negative connotations.
Word Breakdown
dis-
not, opposite of
prefixloyalty
faithfulness or allegiance
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